Teacher of Mathematics
John Hanson Community School, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3PBThis job expired on 14 July 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
14 July 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 March 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full time 32.5. Part time Part time considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main/Upper
Additional allowances
Financial recruitment incentive available for the right candidate
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and forward-thinking Teacher of Mathematics.
The successful candidate will have:
- High expectations of all students, have the ability to contribute to the corporate life of the school, commitment to their own professional development, commitment to equal opportunities
- Evidence of skills in learning, improve teaching and using data to inform effective interventions
- The ability to work within a strong team of specialist mathematicians embedding an ethos of high expectation of students
- Ability to inspire and motivate learners, ability to plan innovative lessons on the basis of learning objectives and information about prior learning, ability to select and prepare appropriate resources, ability to plan the deployment of Learning Support Assistants and other adults who support students’ learning.
What the school offers its staff
In 2022, 73% of students gained grade 4+ in GCSE Mathematics and 20% grade 7+. These were the second highest percentages the school has ever had. Over the last 5 years the school has improved significantly. There is a resolute ambition for all students to achieve their best (Ofsted 2018), brought about by new approaches to improve teaching, learning and assessment in both key stages. This has rapidly raised standards for pupils across the school.
John Hanson is a successful 11-16 community school, rated as Good by OFSTED. Our students are friendly and confident, and we strive to ensure that they achieve the success they deserve.
A school where ‘Pupils work hard and find the work really challenging’. A school where ‘there are strong systems in place that support pupils in reaching the highest grades’ - Ofsted 2018.
If you are an ECT, we have a successful ECT induction programme providing full support.
We welcome applications from candidates from all qualification routes and backgrounds; most important of all will be the ability to excite our students through their learning, and the desire to be an integral part of a successful school. At John Hanson ‘Inspire Care Succeed’ is not just for the students, but staff too. Care is at the centre of everything we do and we are proud of the well-being work that listens to and acts upon staff feedback.
We also welcome informal conversations with the Headteacher, and encourage you to come and visit our school. In all circumstances, please contact Karen Page (Business Manager) for further details and an application form, 01264 352546 or email adminoffice@jhanson.hants.sch.uk
Early Interviews can be arranged for the right candidate.
We reserve
the right to interview as applications come in and therefore may withdraw the
post if we recruit early.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About John Hanson Community School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1004 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- John Hanson Community School website
- Email address
- adminoffice@Jhanson.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01264325637
Vision and Values
At JHCS, our vision is to inspire and empower our students, within a culture of care and belonging, to embrace opportunities to learn, succeed and become the best versions of themselves. This is underpinned by our strapline: Inspire. Care. Succeed.
Inspire: Students who leave John Hanson Community school will:
Be motivated to reach their academic and personal potential
Be proud of their achievements
Find their passion for knowledge
Care: All members of the John Hanson community will:
Feel cared for and safe
Show kindness and respect to themselves, each other and the environment
Develop a strong sense of belonging and service to the community
Succeed: We achieve success by:
Striving for excellence in all that we do
Learning from mistakes
Embracing opportunities
Ofsted
“John Hanson Community School continues to be a good school.” Ofsted, March 2024
“This is a very happy and inclusive school because staff have successfully created a caring and aspirational culture. They share a genuine belief that all pupils can fulfil their potential. Pupils follow a rich and broad curriculum which supports academic development. It is designed and delivered to nurture confidence and independence. Pupils rise to staff’s high expectations of them, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.” Ofsted, March 2024
“The school is very mindful of staff workload and of creating a positive and supportive working environment which puts pupils first. Staff recognise this and are proud to work at the school.” -Ofsted, March 2024
Location and History
John Hanson Community School is a thriving, mixed gender 11-16 community school in South West Andover, Hampshire, with almost 1000 students. The school has a rich history, dating back to 1582, and was previously known as Andover Free School and Andover Grammar School. In 1974 the school was renamed John Hanson School in honour of its founder, and moved to the current site on Floral Way in 2001.
Arranging a visit to John Hanson Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email adminoffice@Jhanson.hants.sch.uk.
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